Bible Dictionary

Ashur

(black), the posthumous son of Hezron by his wife Abiah. (1 Chronicles 2:24; 4:5) He became “father” or founder of the town of Tekoa. (B.C. 1658.)

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)

(black), the posthumous son of Hezron by his wife Abiah. (1 Chronicles 2:24; 4:5) He became “father” or founder of the town of Tekoa.

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary

ASH'UR (black), the father of Tekoa; i. e. the founder of the place. 1 Chr 2:24; 1 Chr 4:5.

Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)

who is happy; or walks; or looks